How To Reboot Moto Z Play

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Hey guys
I just thought we should have a 1-stop-guide for our amazing Moto Z Play. Generally people have to look through various threads before obtaining the real info, this thread was created so that people would find the resources easily without wasting time, looking here and there for information.. I will try to update the thread on regular basis as and when the new developments arrive...

Note: I want to thank all the devs for their efforts. None of this is my creation , i just collected & compiled all the info from various sources, credit as usual goes to original devs
PS: The thread is complete now...Just have to add the images for easy understanding...All the info posted here is latest development with correct info...There is no chance you will brick your phone by following this guide unless you do something wrong...

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Drivers | ADB installer
Unlocking Bootloader (Official Method)
Flashing TWRP and Rooting via TWRP
Back up / Restoring EFS (IMEI)
Restoring original Boot Logo after unlocking bootloader
Installing Xposed Framework
Flashing/ Restoring back to Stock Rom
Changing DPI without root
Remove Ascending Ringtones/Notifications

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1) Drivers | ADB installer

1) Motorola Drivers (https://motorola-global-portal.custh...ail/a_id/88481)
2) ADB installer (https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho....php?t=2317790) or (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...8#post48915118)

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2) Unlocking Bootloader (Official Method)

Files needed:
Note: Unlocking the bootloader erases all the data on the phone, make a backup of your imp stuff before unlocking

Method:

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3) Flashing TWRP and Rooting via TWRP

Note: Custom recovery (TWRP) woks only after unlocking your bootloader… Before flashing this recovery unlock your bootloader and enable USB debugging…

Files required:

Method:

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4) Backing up / Restoring EFS (IMEI)

Note: This works only if you have TWRP recovery... Please backup your EFS using the method below before flashing any rom including stock rom

Backing up EFS (IMEI):

Method: Restoring lost IMEI / EFS:
Method:

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5) Restoring original Boot Logo after unlocking bootloader

PS: This is used to remove unlocked bootloader warning when the phone is turned on (the black screen with letters)

Credit goes to : G4liant

Files needed:

Method:

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6) Installing Xposed Framework

Files needed: Method:

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7) Flashing/ Restoring back to Stock Rom

IMPORTANT: First locate the firmware for your country / operator / area / continent to avoid changing baseband or other things that make the phone does not work as it should. Credit goes to: Khanov XDA
Stock Rom links:

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Method 1 (Manually by using adb commands):

In case an error occurs during OTA, even after doing the above step flash the modem by typing:
NOTE: You will find these files (
NON-HLOS.bin, fsg.mbn, adspso.bin etc) along with the systemchunk files you downloaded

[/FONT][/B][/SIZE][/SIZE][SIZE=2][SIZE=2][B][FONT=Century Gothic]fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn fastboot erase modemst1 fastboot erase modemst2 fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin

Now reboot the phone and apply OTA... It will succeed Method 2 (Using software ; RSD lite to flash) :

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8) Changing DPI without root

Files needed:

Method: Note: The DPI used here is 420... You can adjust the DPI according to your own taste... The default DPI is 480 Reverting back to stock DPI:

Method:

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9) Remove Ascending Ringtones/Notifications

Files needed:

Method:
Reverting back to stock (Ascending ringtones):
Method:

Last edited: Aug 25, 2017

Can I flash logo.bin zip in twrp?

Nope, has to be unzipped and flashed in fastboot, which shouldn't make much of a difference, as it has only to be done once. No need for reflashing after switching your custom rom.

Hey guys, it takes an incredibly long time to download the stock ROM, anybody have a solution for this? It also just stops and says 'network error' at 0.3gb. So I can't unbrick my phone really.

I found a good mirror at the Rooting thread but thanks!

TWRP flashing file download link dead

3rd section file needed are not expanding when that button is clicked some kind of glitch I think can you share the link directly.

TWRP flashing file download link dead
3rd section file needed are not expanding when that button is clicked some kind of glitch I think can you share the link directly.

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After flashing the original firmware of my device, there is no network signal, i cannot make calls, cannot use data, in general the SIM does not work. Does anyone knows how to solve this?

TWRP flashing file download link dead
3rd section file needed are not expanding when that button is clicked some kind of glitch I think can you share the link directly.
---------- Post added at 01:37 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:14 AM ----------

After flashing the original firmware of my device, there is no network signal, i cannot make calls, cannot use data, in general the SIM does not work. Does anyone knows how to solve this?

Check your IMEI, I think that you have lost It.